Autumn is not just a season: it’s a well-defined production cycle. Between October and December, three key ingredients reach their peak quality: new oil, prized white truffle, and artisanal red wine. At Borgunto, these products are not treated as mere foods, but as seasonal indicators of traceability, freshness, and craftsmanship.
New Oil: The First Extract of the Season
New oil is the unfiltered juice from the first olives of the harvest, obtained from traditional cultivars such as Frantoio, Leccino, and Moraiolo. The olives are hand-picked, and crushing within 6 hours ensures maximum preservation of volatile aromas and bioactive compounds.
The result is an extra virgin oil with intense green fruitiness, sensory notes of raw artichoke, freshly cut grass, and bitter almond, along with a vibrant spiciness in the throat — a hallmark of a polyphenol concentration exceeding 500 mg/kg.
Usage ideas: perfect on bruschetta with neutral bread, legume soups, lentils, or simple crostini. Its balance between bitterness and spiciness makes it ideal for those seeking complexity without artifices.
White Truffle: The High-End Ingredient of Autumn
The Tuber magnatum Pico, known as prized white truffle, is a hypogeous fungus that grows spontaneously in specific forest ecosystems. Harvested with the help of trained dogs, its aroma is a complex symphony: sweet garlic, honey, moss, and damp underbrush.
Borgunto transforms it into ready-to-use specialties — white truffle cream, flavored butter, summer truffle mayonnaise, and flavored oils — all without preservatives or additives, designed to bring a niche ingredient directly to the kitchen.
Usage tip: grate fresh over tagliolini with butter, poached eggs, or carpaccio. The delicacy of the heat enhances, rather than masks, its aromatic profile.
Artisanal Red Wine: The Ideal Companion for Autumn Flavors
Borgunto's red wine, made from Sangiovese grapes, is aged to accompany the more structured dishes of the season. It stands out for its bright ruby color, a bouquet of ripe cherry, violet, and sweet spices, and soft tannins that finish with a lingering aftertaste.
Recommended pairings:
- Grilled or braised meats
- Aged hard cheeses
- Pasta dishes with truffles or mushrooms
- Tasting paired with new oil for a complete sensory experience
The Borgunto Autumn Collection
Seasonal, traceable, and handcrafted products. Protected shipping throughout Italy and Europe. Autumn quality, delivered with artisanal care.
